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NCSC Exercise in a Box

Free cyber security exercises from the National Cyber Security Centre. Test your incident response in a safe environment and demonstrate governance to insurers and the Board.

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Board Cyber Questions: A One-Page Checklist

Essential questions every board should ask about cyber security and IT governance—with what "good" answers look like and how to evidence them.

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Beyond the Pen Test: A Guide to Cyber Vulnerability Assessment for UK Leaders
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Beyond the Pen Test: A Guide to Cyber Vulnerability Assessment for UK Leaders

In my conversations with business leaders across the UK, one question comes up time and again: In a world where a business is attacked...

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop6 min
13 Jun 2025
Checking Out of IT Chaos: The Case for Consolidating Your Global Hospitality IT Support
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Checking Out of IT Chaos: The Case for Consolidating Your Global Hospitality IT Support

Are multiple IT providers creating chaos across your global hotel group? Discover how consolidating with a single, expert IT partner unifies your technology, protects your brand, and transforms a costly liability into a powerful strategic asset.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop5 min
12 Jun 2025
Building a Skilled Team with Microsoft 365 Learning Pathways in a Changing World
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Building a Skilled Team with Microsoft 365 Learning Pathways in a Changing World

In our fast-changing world, upskilling your team is key. See how Microsoft 365 Learning Pathways embeds training into SharePoint, helping staff master new tools and boost productivity.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop4 min
4 Jun 2025
Beyond the Breach: Actionable Strategies to Secure Your Business from Scattered Spider
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Beyond the Breach: Actionable Strategies to Secure Your Business from Scattered Spider

Recent high-profile cyber-attacks have put sophisticated groups like Scattered Spider firmly on the radar of UK businesses. This article goes beyond the headlines to dissect how these attacks unfold and provides clear, actionable strategies to fortify your organisation's defences.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop7 min
2 Jun 2025
Windows 10 End of Life: Don't Get Caught Out – Plan Your Smooth Transition Now
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Windows 10 End of Life: Don't Get Caught Out – Plan Your Smooth Transition Now

With the Windows 10 End of Life fast approaching on October 14th, 2025, UK businesses face a critical deadline. Discover why proactive planning is crucial and how CMS Group can help you navigate this change seamlessly.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop7 min
25 May 2025
Important Microsoft Price Changes & Promotions
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Important Microsoft Price Changes & Promotions

Microsoft has announced price changes to various products such as 365, Dynamics, Power, Teams Phone and Copilot. Also, see the latest promos.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop3 min
20 Nov 2024
CMS Will Be At HOSPACE 2024!
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CMS Will Be At HOSPACE 2024!

We are pleased to announce that CMS Group will be attending HOSPACE 2024. A leading Hospitality industry event on November 13th and 14th.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop1 min
7 Nov 2024
The Rise of Token Theft: How to Shield Your Data from Cyber Attacks
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The Rise of Token Theft: How to Shield Your Data from Cyber Attacks

Token Theft is a rising security threat that allows attackers to bypass MFA and enter your systems. Learn how to protect against it.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop4 min
30 Sept 2024
Take the Leap to Azure: Free Assessment & Funded Migration for Your Organisation
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Take the Leap to Azure: Free Assessment & Funded Migration for Your Organisation

Find out how you can get funding towards your Microsoft Azure migration.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop3 min
21 Aug 2024
Digital Transformation Initiatives for the Manufacturing Sector
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Digital Transformation Initiatives for the Manufacturing Sector

How to achieve operational excellence, product innovation, and customer satisfaction with the help of technology. What is digital...

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop10 min
26 Jul 2024
What You Can Do NOW To Get Ready For Copilot
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What You Can Do NOW To Get Ready For Copilot

Actionable steps you should take to prepare for Copilot for Microsoft 365

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop11 min
14 Mar 2024
Defenders of the Device: Anti-Virus Protection to Meet Your Needs
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Defenders of the Device: Anti-Virus Protection to Meet Your Needs

Technology Spotlight Series - protecting your business from cyber threats. This article focuses on key Anti-virus technologies.

Darcy Coop
Darcy Coop4 min
10 Mar 2024
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NCSC Exercise in a Box

Free cyber security exercises from the National Cyber Security Centre. Test your incident response in a safe environment and demonstrate governance to insurers and the Board.

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NCSC Early Warning

Free, government-grade threat intelligence for UK organisations. Get alerts when your assets appear in hostile activity so you can act before a breach.

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StrategyOS Digital Maturity Assessment

Benchmark your IT governance in 2 minutes. Get your StrategyOS Score and see how you compare to your industry—no commitment required.

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Guide·CMS Group

Board Cyber Questions: A One-Page Checklist

Essential questions every board should ask about cyber security and IT governance—with what "good" answers look like and how to evidence them.

Get your StrategyOS Score
Guide·CMS Group

Incident Response: One-Page Readiness Checklist

A concise readiness checklist for incident response—what to have in place before an incident, what good looks like, and how it ties to NCSC and insurer expectations.

Discuss your readiness
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IT Governance for Mid-Market: 5 Pillars

A practical guide to the five pillars of effective IT governance—foundation, roadmap, risk, vendor, and leadership—with what "good" looks like and common gaps.

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